CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Fulton County, Ohio, Oct. 22, 2026 — A 61-year-old Wauseon man died Wednesday morning, October 21, after his car collided with a pickup truck on County Road D in Clinton Township. The Ohio State Highway Patrol identified the man as Gregory Garrow.
Troopers said the crash happened around 6:19 a.m., before sunrise, near the intersection with County Road 13. Garrow was driving a 2016 BMW 328i eastbound and reportedly attempted to pass a semi-truck when his car struck a westbound 2014 GMC Sierra, according to the patrol's findings. The pickup was driven by Thomas Berman Jr., 35, of Sylvania, Ohio.
Garrow died at the scene. Berman was taken to Fulton County Health Center with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office, Delta EMS, Wauseon EMS, Wauseon Fire Department and Bubba's Towing all responded to the scene.
The Toledo Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is handling the investigation. Our sympathies are with the family of the person who lost their life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a fatal crash investigation like this typically take?
Patrol reconstruction teams often need several weeks to finish mapping the scene, reviewing vehicle data and interviewing witnesses before issuing a final report. Charges, if any, can take longer to decide.
Does impairment usually factor into fatal two-vehicle crashes?
Alcohol or drug use is involved in a meaningful share of fatal crashes nationally, but investigators only confirm impairment after toxicology results come back, which can take weeks.
What makes a passing maneuver on a rural road so risky?
Passing another vehicle means briefly crossing into oncoming traffic with less time to react if something is already approaching. Low light, like the darkness before dawn, narrows that window further.
What to Do After a Two-Vehicle Crash in Clinton Township, Ohio
If you're involved in a two-vehicle wreck on a rural road, move to a safe spot if the car is drivable and call 911 right away. Even if you feel fine, get checked by a medical provider soon after, since injuries from a crash don't always show symptoms immediately. Exchange information with the other driver, note any road or lighting conditions that seemed unusual, and ask responding officers how to get a copy of the crash report once it's filed. If you're a passenger or witness, write down what you remember while it's fresh, since small details can matter later.
